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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013
The 2013 Volunteers of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park were honored at a luncheon this week.NPS Photo by Jay RobinsonAT A LUNCHEON HONORING HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK volunteers Thursday, park...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013
Ka`u beekeeper Eric Belcher won first place in the light, mixed floral division yesterday at the Hawai`i Honey Festival. Photo by Julia NealA KA`U HONEY produced by the bees of Eric Belcher, who owns...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday,Nov. 25, 2013
During Thanksgiving week, one of the many things to be thankful for in Ka`u is the program that provides free food for seniors at Pahala Community Center. Myra Sumida, at right, helps other volunteers...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013
During Thanksgiving week and throughout the year, Ka`u gives thanks to its volunteer fire departments. Ron Ebert is captain of Pahala Volunteer Fire Department. Photo by Julia NealFAMED CHEF ALAN WONG...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013
Hawai`i Wildlife Fund is now collaborating with Recycle Hawai`i in efforts to clean up the Ka`u Coast. Photo from HWFSOME MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY Agriculture Advisory Commission have concerns about...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013
Youthful O Ka`u Kakou volunteers helped to restore the rock wall at the Henry Opukahaia Chapel above Punalu`u. Photo by Myra SumidaCOMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION `O Ka`u Kakou is thanking Ka`u and its...
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Ka`u News Briefs Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013
Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Department members include, left to right, in front row, Douglas Castro, applicant Steve Pyle, Liz Stabo, Capt. T.J. Jamesand in back row, Nels Eklund, Tommy Akin,...
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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, Nov. 29, 2013
Free Thanksgiving dinner drew 439 at Ocean View Community Center yesterday. Walk Off the Turkey event is tomorrow at 9 a.m.Photo by Melissa TveterTHE HISTORY CHANNEL’S NEW SERIES AMERICAN JUNGLE...
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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013
Ka`u Community Floating Lantern Ceremony, Honoring Past, Present and Future Generations takes place today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Punalu`u.Photo by Julia NealHAWAI`I 2050 PLAN gained national coverage...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013
Taiko drummers helped celebrate the Ka`u Community Lantern Floating Ceremony at Punalu`u Beach Park yesterday to honor past, present and future generations. Photo by Julia NealHAWAI`I RANKS BEST IN THE...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, Dec. 2, 2013
Ultraman zooms through Ka`u each year, passing Honu`apo Lookout. Photo by Gary WangULTRAMAN CAME THROUGH KA`U over the weekend, with competitors riding their bikes during the 320-mile, three-day event...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013
Miss Hawaiian Islands Ulu Makuakani flew to the Solomon Islands to participate in the Miss South Pacific pageant and votes are beingtaken online for Miss Internet. She danced for for Ka`u Plantation...
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Ka`u News Briefs Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013
Trini and Francis Marques are two of the original Ka`u Coffee farmers and sell under their own brand,Ali`i Hawaiian Hula Hands Coffee. Photo by Julia NealBLENDING KA`U COFFEE with coffees from such...
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Ka`u Newsbriefs Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013
The DLNR reminds all fishermen that the minimum size for taking ulua, speared, hooked or otherwise is ten inches. This includes the juvenile papi`o. Photo from NOAANEW INFRASTRUCTURE for Ka`u is...
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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, Dec. 6, 2013
Mayor Billy Kenoi signed the ban on most GMO crops into law. Photo from bigislandvideonews.comTHE BAN ON GROWING NEW GMO PLANTS on Hawai`i Island became law yesterday as Mayor Billy Kenoi signed Bill...
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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013
Traditional Hawaiian blessing with maile lei opened Bay Clinic in Na`alehu for a public inspection and celebration yesterday. Photo by Joe Febo/Hana Hou PhotographyBAY CLINIC’S EXPANSION in Na`alehu...
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Ka`u News Briefs, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013
Cattle between Pahala and Na`alehu could be replaced by biofuel crops under the AKP plan, which received new testimony posted yesterday by the Public Utilities. Photo by Julia NealCOFFEE AND MACADAMIA...
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Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013
Noxious weeds such as miconia are pervasive in Hawai`i. Photo from Big Island Invasive Species CommitteeFAILING TO STEP UP PROTECTION FROM INVASIVE and harmful plants can be devastating in Hawai`i,...
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Ka`u News Briefs Monday, Dec. 9, 2013
Santa and his helpers spread holiday greetings during the 35th annual Pahala Christmas Parade. Photo by Julia Neal THE DIE-HARD CHRISTMAS PARADERS wove through Pahala Town yesterday for the 35th annual...
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Ka`u News Briefs Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013
Hawai`i Legislature's Public Access Room offers training on the lawmaking process Thursday at Pahala Plantation House.WEST KA`U’S STATE REP. DENNY COFFMAN is resigning. Coffman recently lost his wife...
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